The {{translation|'''Prajñā Group'''|般若衆|Hannyashū}} is a regiment of the [[ANBU]] of the [[Land of Woods]]. They were all but annihilated by [[Root]], but at the time of the [[Kage Summit]], there were still remnants of the group out for revenge. The seventeen who tried to assassinate [[Danzō Shimura]] were killed by him. They fought with extremely long [[kunai]].

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The {{translation|'''Prajñā Group'''|般若衆|Hannyashū|engtv=Hannya Black‎‎ Ops}} is a regiment of the [[Anbu]] of the [[Land of Woods]].

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== History ==

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In the anime, about six years after the [[Nine-Tails' Attack on Konoha]], the village moved for a potential alliance with the Land of Woods, agreeing to trade special scrolls as a sign of trust. The Prajñā Group was assigned to go to the meeting point. Ultimately, the Prajñā Group betrayed the Konona-nin, attempting to kill them after receiving the enemy's scroll. Their attempt was thwarted by a Konoha Anbu team appointed by [[Danzō Shimura]] of [[Root]] and all but annihilating the Prajñā Group.<ref name="NS357">''Naruto: Shippūden'' episode 357</ref> Nine years later, on his way to the [[Kage Summit]], the remnants of this group emerged in the hope of exacting revenge against Danzō. In spite of his old age, Danzō responded by killing every single member of the group, resulting in the Prajñā Group being wiped out forever.

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In the manga, they fought with extremely long [[kunai]] that lacked rings at the end. In the anime, they were shown using [[Earth Release]] to [[Earth Release: Rock Collapse|drop massive chunks of rock]] at their opponents.<ref name="NS357"/>

== Trivia ==

== Trivia ==

* [[Wikipedia:Wisdom in Buddhism|Prajñā]] is a Buddhist concept, often translated as ''wisdom''. There are many interpretations of Prajñā, but it usually refers to the wisdom that is able to extinguish afflictions and bring about enlightenment.

* [[Wikipedia:Wisdom in Buddhism|Prajñā]] is a Buddhist concept, often translated as ''wisdom''. There are many interpretations of Prajñā, but it usually refers to the wisdom that is able to extinguish afflictions and bring about enlightenment.

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* In the anime, the sword-length [[kunai]] used by these Anbu were replaced with regular kunai and [[swords]].

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* ''Prajñā'' is also a translation of the word "[[Wikipedia:Hannya|hannya]]", which is a mask used in [[Wikipedia:Noh|noh]] theatre to represent a jealous female demon. This is in reference to the design of the mask being worn by all the members.

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** This is further emphasised in the anime when the group's leader is shown to be a woman who calls the rest of the team with a demonic laugh.<ref name="NS357"/>

In the anime, about six years after the Nine-Tails' Attack on Konoha, the village moved for a potential alliance with the Land of Woods, agreeing to trade special scrolls as a sign of trust. The Prajñā Group was assigned to go to the meeting point. Ultimately, the Prajñā Group betrayed the Konona-nin, attempting to kill them after receiving the enemy's scroll. Their attempt was thwarted by a Konoha Anbu team appointed by Danzō Shimura of Root and all but annihilating the Prajñā Group.[1] Nine years later, on his way to the Kage Summit, the remnants of this group emerged in the hope of exacting revenge against Danzō. In spite of his old age, Danzō responded by killing every single member of the group, resulting in the Prajñā Group being wiped out forever.

Prajñā is a Buddhist concept, often translated as wisdom. There are many interpretations of Prajñā, but it usually refers to the wisdom that is able to extinguish afflictions and bring about enlightenment.

In the anime, the sword-length kunai used by these Anbu were replaced with regular kunai and swords.

Prajñā is also a translation of the word "hannya", which is a mask used in noh theatre to represent a jealous female demon. This is in reference to the design of the mask being worn by all the members.

This is further emphasised in the anime when the group's leader is shown to be a woman who calls the rest of the team with a demonic laugh.[1]